How to travel from Nottingham to Poole, United Kingdom

The distance between Nottingham and Poole is around 321km (199 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Nottingham to Poole by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PooleNottingham if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from East Midlands (EMA) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Poole.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £595($705)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Poole.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to POOLE Dorset.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £16($19)

1 similiar route

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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Poole.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance321km (199 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nottingham and Poole

There are several options for getting from Nottingham to Poole by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £36 ($43).

The distance between Nottingham and Poole is around 321km (199 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 252km (157 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Nottingham and Poole by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nottingham to Poole is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £36 ($43).

The cheapest way to travel between Nottingham and Poole, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nottingham and Poole. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nottingham to Poole. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International, Euston station and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

East Midlands Railways and South Western Railway run train services between Nottingham and Poole. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nottingham and Poole. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nottingham to Poole. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

National Express, Megabus UK, Salisbury Reds and More Bus run regular bus services between Nottingham and Poole. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nottingham to Poole. We recommend that you fly from East Midlands (EMA) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Poole. instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Poole is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Poole. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Nottingham and Poole. The distance is around 321km (199 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nottingham to Poole is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nottingham and Poole

Transport options from Nottingham to Poole
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 30m
£595($705)
hourly694km (431 miles)
Train and Plane4h 25m
£265($315)
hourly486km (302 miles)
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane6hrs
£230($270)
hourly604km (375 miles)
Train
4h 15m
£100($120)
hourly389km (242 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 20m
£16($19)
every 4 hours388km (241 miles)
Bus via Swindon A4208hrs
£33($39)
5 times a week367km (228 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
£36($43)
on demand321km (199 miles)

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Airports near Poole

The following major airports near Poole offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Poole
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Poole
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Poole